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Re: Pegs Survey

Author: msloss
Date: 2003-05-12 16:43

Jez,

Do you play the instrument horizontally? The instrument can handle being vertical on a peg. In fact, you have gravity working in your favor getting the water out of the horn rather than pooling on the inside. If you aren't in the throes of a quick switch, just run a swab through the horn before putting it down. Fluted pegs (Blayman) also help by allowing air to circulate through the horn.

If you believe your thesis that the instrument should be canted at a playing angle when at rest to optimize drainage, get on down to the patent office with some drawings. Who knows, you might be on to something. Here -- I'll even give you a product name: "Jez' Clarinet Cradle". Just remember I get the first one free :-)

Mark

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